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This study investigates the influence of parental support and guidance on the career preferences of secondary school students in the Benin metropolis. The research examines the significance of parental involvement in shaping their children's career aspirations and the differences in parental influence based on gender and age.
The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised one thousand, eight hundred and fourth-eight (1,848) senior secondary school students in all the public secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area. The sample for the study consists of 150 respondents selected from three public secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area.
A survey was conducted among students, and the findings revealed that parental influence and support play a crucial role in determining students' career choices. The analysis showed that all aspects of parental influence and support scored higher than the criterion mean of 2.5, indicating strong agreement among the respondents.
The study also uncovered significant differences in parental influence between male and female students, with males experiencing higher levels of parental guidance. However, no significant differences in parental influence were found across various age categories.
This research highlights the pivotal role parents play in shaping their children's career aspirations and provides valuable insights for parents, educators, and policymakers seeking to understand and support the career development of secondary school students in the Benin metropolis. Furthermore, it emphasizes the need for targeted interventions and programs to address the gender differences in parental influence and ensure a more inclusive approach to career guidance and counselling in schools.
The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised one thousand, eight hundred and fourth-eight (1,848) senior secondary school students in all the public secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area. The sample for the study consists of 150 respondents selected from three public secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area.
A survey was conducted among students, and the findings revealed that parental influence and support play a crucial role in determining students' career choices. The analysis showed that all aspects of parental influence and support scored higher than the criterion mean of 2.5, indicating strong agreement among the respondents.
The study also uncovered significant differences in parental influence between male and female students, with males experiencing higher levels of parental guidance. However, no significant differences in parental influence were found across various age categories.
This research highlights the pivotal role parents play in shaping their children's career aspirations and provides valuable insights for parents, educators, and policymakers seeking to understand and support the career development of secondary school students in the Benin metropolis. Furthermore, it emphasizes the need for targeted interventions and programs to address the gender differences in parental influence and ensure a more inclusive approach to career guidance and counselling in schools.
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